Hot Fruit Compote for Passover or All Year Round

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Warm, fragrant, and bursting with natural sweetness, this Hot Fruit Compote for Passover or All Year Round is a comforting dish that transcends the seasons. Featuring an irresistible medley of dried apricots, figs, prunes, and raisins, combined with tender slices of apples and pears, this slow-simmered recipe is infused with bright notes of orange and lemon juice and a hint of ground cinnamon. Perfectly adaptable, you can add a touch of honey for extra sweetness or enjoy its naturally rich flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, this Passover-friendly dish is ideal as a warm dessert, a side dish, or even a luscious cake topping. Simple to prepare yet elegantly satisfying, it’s a recipe you’ll return to again and again.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 35 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup dried figs
• 1 cup pitted prunes
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 2 large sliced apples
• 2 large peeled and sliced pears
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons honey (optional)

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. In a large pot, combine the orange juice, water, and lemon juice.

2. Place the pot over medium heat and bring the liquid to a simmer.

3. Add the dried apricots, figs, prunes, and raisins to the pot. Stir to combine.

4. Peel, core, and slice the apples and pears into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the pot as well.

5. Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and stir the mixture gently to distribute the spices.

6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the compote simmer for 30-35 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.

7. Taste the compote once the fruit is tender. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, stir in honey until fully dissolved.

8. Serve the hot fruit compote warm as a dessert, side dish, or topping for sponge cake. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (280.6g)

Calories		277
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0.6 g	1%
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		9 mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate		72.4 g	26%
	Dietary Fiber	8.4 g	30%
	Total Sugars	54.2 g
Protein		2.8 g	6%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		78 mg	6%
Iron		1.4 mg	8%
Potassium		822 mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45 cal (1.9%%)

Protein: 87 cal (3.6%%)

Carbs: 2313 cal (94.6%%)